Memoir Of Henry Martyn (1819)

von John Sarjent

548 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Memoir of Henry Martyn is a biographical account of the life and missionary work of the English Anglican priest, Henry Martyn. Written by John Sargent, a contemporary and friend of Martyn, the book was first published in 1819, just two years after Martyn's death. The book chronicles Martyn's early life, his education at Cambridge University, and his decision to become a missionary in India and Persia. It details his travels, his struggles with illness, and his dedication to spreading the gospel to the people he encountered. Martyn's work in India and Persia was marked by his commitment to learning the local languages and translating the Bible into Persian and Arabic. His efforts were often met with resistance and hostility, but he persevered in his mission. The memoir also delves into Martyn's personal life, including his struggles with loneliness, his deep faith, and his eventual marriage to a young Armenian woman named Lydia. Overall, Memoir of Henry Martyn provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a dedicated missionary and the challenges he faced in spreading his message to a foreign land. It is a testament to Martyn's unwavering faith and his enduring legacy in the world of Christian missions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Religion und Spirituelles
• ISBN: 9781120642745
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC